Updated October 28, 2022 by the ABC7 Data Team

ABC7 is tracking crime and safety across the city of Chicago and in your neighborhood.


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Auto Thefts
17,074

Last 12 months
Through October 20

Average Auto Thefts
9,842

Yearly average
2019 to 2021

Auto Theft Rate
633

Per 100,000 people
Last 12 months

Average Auto Theft Rate
365

Per 100,000 people
2019 to 2021


Auto thefts over the last 12 months are up 73% compared to the annual average over the last three years, according to Chicago Police Department data through October 20.

The city averaged 328 stolen vehicles a week over the last 12 months. In 2019, that number was 173 a week.

A closer look at Chicago auto thefts by neighborhood

The risk is not the same neighborhood to neighborhood. ABC7’s data team looked at the Chicago Police Department’s data by neighborhood from 2019 through October 20.

The map color-codes each neighborhood by the auto theft rate over the last 12 months. The three darker blues represent neighborhoods with auto theft rates that are higher than the citywide rate. You can also click the box in the bottom right corner to see neighborhoods by the number of vehicles stolen.

Click on any neighborhood on the map to see detailed numbers, rates and trends. You can also search for a street name, place, landmark or zip code.